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The Essential Azores Cruise

  • Departure DateThu 15th Jul 2027
  • Ponant Le Boreal
  • 7 Night Cruise From Ponta Delgada
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Itinerary

  • Ponta Delgada, Azores
  • Velas, Portugal
  • La Horta Azores
  • Madalena
  • Praia Da Graciosa
  • Praia di Vitoria, Azoren
  • Angra do Heroismo, îles Terceira, Açores
  • Ponta Delgada, Azores

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Day 1 - Ponta Delgada, Azores

Arrive: Thu 15 July 2027 / Depart: Thu 15 July 2027 at 18:00

The coastal city of Ponta Delgada stands on the southern coastline of São Miguel Island, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. On your way to the town centre from the port, you?ll pass through the Doors to the Sea, a contemporary architectural complex bordering the Atlantic. The historic district features a beautiful square framed by the three Baroque arches of the City Gates. A few steps from the shore you?ll find the Gothic church of São Sebastião and the Renaissance fortress, Fortaleza de São Brásainsi.

Day 2 - Velas, Portugal

Arrive: Fri 16 July 2027 / Depart: Fri 16 July 2027

Day 3 - La Horta Azores

Arrive: Sat 17 July 2027 / Depart: Sat 17 July 2027

The main town on Faial Island, in the Azores, Horta has preserved a real authenticity and picturesque charm. The main marina in the archipelago, the town boasts a number of frescos painted by sailors who dropped anchor there from around the world. Also do not miss a visit to the many churches, the Santa Cruz fort dating from the 16th Century and the Scrimshaw Museum, dedicated to the local craft of sculpting on whale teeth. In the south-east of the city is Monte Da Guia, a volcanic cone classified as a Special Protection Area, which will offer you breathtaking views over Porto Pim Bay and the ocean.

Day 4 - Madalena

Arrive: Sun 18 July 2027 / Depart: Sun 18 July 2027

Madalena is a municipality along the western coast of the island of Pico, in the Portuguese Azores.

Day 4 - At Sea

Day 5 - Praia Da Graciosa

Arrive: Mon 19 July 2027 / Depart: Mon 19 July 2027

Day 6 - Praia di Vitoria, Azoren

Arrive: Tue 20 July 2027 / Depart: Tue 20 July 2027

Day 6 - Angra do Heroismo, îles Terceira, Açores

Arrive: Tue 20 July 2027

Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the Azores.

Day 7 - Angra do Heroismo, îles Terceira, Açores

Depart: Wed 21 July 2027

Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the Azores.

Day 8 - Ponta Delgada, Azores

Arrive: Thu 22 July 2027 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 22 July 2027

The coastal city of Ponta Delgada stands on the southern coastline of São Miguel Island, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. On your way to the town centre from the port, you?ll pass through the Doors to the Sea, a contemporary architectural complex bordering the Atlantic. The historic district features a beautiful square framed by the three Baroque arches of the City Gates. A few steps from the shore you?ll find the Gothic church of São Sebastião and the Renaissance fortress, Fortaleza de São Brásainsi.

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